Self inject vitamin D in UK

[SS70]

I just wanted to know about how I may go about getting privately injected vitamin D. I already have the ampoules.our GP surgery will not help and are really not bothered.

I believe you need a glass syringe.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Why not just take supplements

Vitamin D mouth spray by Better You is usually well tolerated

What’s your vitamin D level now

[hellybaybee]

I was prescribed oral capsules for spectacularly low vitamin D. It was Hux D3 20,000 which I took weekly. I continue to get it after my prescription ran out - it was fairly easy to get online - my vitamin d levels are now fairly stable. Is there a particular reason you need injections? What is your vitamin D now? You need to be careful because you can get vitamin d toxicity if you take too much.

[RedApple Administrator]

SS70

Why do you want to inject vitamin D? There are plenty of ways to supplement vitamin D, without resorting to injection.

Are you sure you mean vitamin D and not vitamin B12?

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

Do you have a thyroid issue?

I agree with others. Vitamin D is rarely injected in the UK. There doesn't even appear to be a licensed vitamin D3 for injection. Only one vitamin D2 product. So not surprised that GPs, who may never have come across such injections, wouldn't be keen on helping.

[Sparklingsunshine]

Hi I've never heard of vitamin D injections myself. I used to get a monthly mega dose of vitamin D on prescription from my GP before budget constraints got in the way of them prescribing it. Now I buy my own daily ones.

[elaine2447]

I would be very careful now in view of all the vaccine controversy regarding aspirating.When I got a medicheck venous kit as I can't manage finger prick after an accident, I advertised on the Nextdoor App for a local qualified phlebotomist or nurse who would be prepared to come to my house first thing in the morning to do a blood draw.

I met a lovely nurse who came, did it and took the rubbish away and even posted it for me. Wouldn't take any money but I forced £25 on her and said I insist as I might need you again so buy your daughter something. She is coming again next week.

Maybe you could try this.

[shortytlc]

I have seen vitamin d advertised at some aesthetic beauty spas but not sure of what d (d2/d3) they use, i purchase capsules and take co factors, unsure if co factors are needed with injections though

[Christabel in reply to shortytlc]

Yes, I've seen injections of vitamins advertised at somewhere in London, but I'm not sure if Vitamin D was one of them.

[CoeliacMum1]

My private Gastroenterologist back in 2013 wanted my loading dose of vitamin D3 to be administered this way you’re the first person I’ve heard other than myself to mention it.

NHS apparently say it’s better absorbed in the body if taken orally with food that contains fat.

How much each individual actually absorbs I don’t know but is less than the initial dose I’ve read.

I had just been diagnosed with coeliac disease and hypothyroidism at the time (month apart) and my vitamin D levels were single figures and he thought it would have a negative outcome on taking more tablets due to absorption issues early on as taking many other vitamins etc.

I ended up taking tablets as NHS wouldn’t supply and costly at Nuffield to have done privately and was very unpleasant few months taking so many things.

I struggle to hold on to vitamins for any length of time with out supplementing, so I have B12 injections and 3000 D3 and K2 and find Better You brand much better than a tablet.

I take Iron periodically.

I have had one course of folic acid too.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to CoeliacMum1]

Many hashimoto’s patients find Better You vitamin D mouth spray works well as avoids poor gut absorption issues

[bantam12]

VitD can be injected but usually done once in a huge loading dose and given by a Dr as there can be serious side effects.

[Dancing_dragonfly]

As a nurse and clinical nutritionist, I’d never take an injection of vitamin D! I also am licensed to prescribe supplements here in the US, and I believe in smaller doses daily with some fat in a meal rather than a honking huge dose that your body can’t assimilate all at once!

If someone has absorption issues I’d use a spray or sublingual form.

I have seen too many docs give 50,000iu weekly then pronounce the levels good and see ya! Then people wonder why their levels go back to bad…. SHM. Sorry for my little rant, it just peeves me no end.

[Mamapea1]

I really wouldn't bother with vit D injections...I had a lot of them some years ago due to dreadful absorption issues, and a vit D level of 4 (despite being a sun worshipper). My levels were regularly monitored throughout, and they literally didn't work at all. Dr's know this, so I'm not sure why they even tried it with me. I was in a bad way at the time, and couldn't absorb any form of D through the gut.

Fortunately, I discovered BetterYou mouth spray, and my levels went up dramatically. It was an absolute life saver, and I still take the one with vitamin D + K2 regularly, especially in winter, to keep my levels optimal ☀️